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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (N VH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000009464433
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
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FAX-15, "Disassembly and Assembly (LH)", FAX-20, "Disassembly and Assembly (RH)"
FAX-7, "Inspection"
FAX-10, "Removal and Installation (LH)"
, FAX-12, "Removal and Installation (RH)"—
FAX-6, "Inspection"
FSU-6, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"Refer to FRONT AXLE in this chart.
WT-52, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"WT-52, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in this chart. BR-6, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"ST-29, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Excessive joint angle
Joint sliding resistance
Imbalance
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
Wheel bearing damage
SUSPENSION
FRONT AXLE
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom DRIVE
SHAFT Noise
×× × ××× ××
Shake × × × ××× ××
FRONT
AXLE Noise
×× × ×××××
Shake ×× × ×××××
Vibration ××××××
Shimmy ×××××××
Shudder ××××××
Poor quality ride or handling ××× × ××
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FAX-6
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FRONT WHEEL HUB
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
FRONT WHEEL HUB
InspectionINFOID:0000000009464436
• Move wheel hub and bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand. Make sure there is no looseness of
wheel bearing.
• Rotate wheel hub and make sure that is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there is any of irregular conditions, replace wheel hub and bearing assembly Axial end play : Refer to
FAX-27, "Wheel Bearing"
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFTFAX-7
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InspectionINFOID:0000000009464437
• Check drive shaft mounting point and joint for looseness and other damage.
• Check boot for cracks and other damage. CAUTION:
Replace entire drive shaft assembly when noi se or vibration occur from drive shaft.
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FAX-8
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
FRONT WHEEL HUB
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
FRONT WHEEL HUB
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000009464438
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009464439
REMOVAL
1. Remove front wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-55, "Adjustment".
2. Remove brake caliper using power tool, leaving brak e caliper hydraulic hose attached. Position brake cal-
iper aside with wire. Refer to BR-36, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"
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CAUTION:
• Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
• Do not twist or stretch the brake hose.
3. Put alignment marks on disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing assembly, then remove disc rotor.
1. Cotter pin 2. Nut retainer 3. Rotor
4. Wheel hub and bearing assembly 5. Wheel hub bolt 6. Splash guard
7. Steering knuckle Front
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4. Remove wheel sensor bolt (A) and wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-124, "Exploded View - Front Wheel Sen-
sor".
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove and discard cotter pin.
6. Remove nut retainer.
7. Loosen lock nut from drive shaft using power tool.
8. Using a piece of wood and a hammer, tap on the lock nut to dis- engage drive shaft from wheel hub.
CAUTION:
• Do not place drive shaft joint to an extreme angle. Also be careful not to over extend slide joint.
• Do not allow drive shaft to hang down without support.
NOTE:
Use suitable puller if drive shaft cannot be separated from wheel
hub and bearing assembly.
9. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts using power tool.
10. Remove splash guard and wheel hub and bearing assembly from steering knuckle.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Do not use a power tool to tighten the wheel hub lock nut.
• Do not reuse the cotter pin or the wheel hub lock nut.
• Do not apply lubricating oil to the mating surface.
• When installing wheel hub and bearing assembly to steering knuckle, align cutout in sensor rotor cover with wheel sensor mounting hole in steering knuckle.
• Align the marks made on the rotor and front wheel hub during dis- assembly.
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FAX-10
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Exploded View (LH)INFOID:0000000009464440
Removal and Installation (LH)INFOID:0000000009464441
REMOVAL
1. Remove front wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-60, "Road Wheel".
2. Remove wheel sensor bolt (A) and wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-127, "Removal and Installation - Front
Sensor Rotor".
3. Remove brake hose retaining clip and brake hose from strut.
4. Remove and discard cotter pin from drive shaft.
5. Remove nut retainer from drive shaft.
6. Loosen lock nut from drive shaft using power tool.
7. Remove brake caliper using power tool, leaving hy draulic hose attached. Position brake caliper aside
using wire. Refer to BR-36, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation"
.
CAUTION:
• Do not twist or stretch the brake hose.
• Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
8. Remove front strut to steering knuckle bolts and nut s, then separate front strut from steering knuckle.
Refer to FSU-9, "Removal and Installation"
.
1. Drive shaft 2. Retainer 3. Cotter pin
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9. Put alignment marks on disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing assembly, then remove disc rotor.
10. Using a piece of wood and a hammer, tap on the lock nut to dis- engage drive shaft from wheel hub.
CAUTION:
• Do not place drive shaft joint to an extreme angle. Also be careful not to over extend slide joint.
• Do not allow drive shaft to hang down without support.
NOTE:
Use suitable puller if drive shaft cannot be separated from wheel
hub and bearing assembly.
11. Remove the LH drive shaf t from transaxle assembly.
• Remove drive shaft from transaxle using Tool and drive shaft puller or suitable tool.
- Set Tool and a drive shaft puller or suitable tool between drive
shaft (slide joint side) and transaxle as shown, then remove
drive shaft.
12. Remove the differential oil seal. Refer to TM-197, "Removal and Installation"
(REOF10D), TM-398,
"Removal and Installation" (REOF10E).
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Do not use power tools to ti ghten the wheel hub lock nut.
• Do not reuse the cotter pin or the wheel hub lock nut.
• Install a new differential side oil seal. Refer to TM-197, "Removal and Installation"
(REOF10D), TM-398,
"Removal and Installation" (REOF10E).
- In order to prevent damage to differential oil seal, plac e Tool (A) onto oil seal before inserting drive shaft as
shown.
• Install a new circlip on drive shaft in the circular clip groove on transaxle side. Refer to FAX-15, "Disassem-
bly and Assembly (LH)".
CAUTION:
Make sure the new circlip on the drive shaft is securely fastened.
• Slide drive shaft into transaxle and tap with a hammer to install securely. After its insertion, try to pull the
flange out of the slide joint by hand. If it pulls out, t he circlip is not properly meshed with the transaxle side
gear.
• Align the marks made on the rotor and front wheel hub during disassembly.
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT AFTER INSTALLATION
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Tool number : KV38106700 (J-34296)
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FAX-12
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
1. Check CVT fluid level and leakage. Refer to TM-84, "Adjustment" (REOF10D), TM-286, "Adjustment"
(REOF10E).
2. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "Inspection and Adjustment"
.
3. Adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-58, "Work Procedure"
.
Exploded View (RH)INFOID:0000000009464442
Removal and Installation (RH)INFOID:0000000009464443
REMOVAL
1. Remove front wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-60, "Road Wheel".
2. Remove wheel sensor bolt (A) and wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-124, "Exploded View - Front Wheel Sen-
sor".
1. Cotter pin 2. Retainer 3. Drive shaft
4. Retaining bracket 5. Support bearing bracket A. Front RH drive shaft
B. QR25DE engine C. VQ35DE engine
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